MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,796 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
both outer sills coroding
both rear wheel arches coroding
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both outer sills coroding
both rear wheel arches coroding
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear wheel arches poor
under body very heavily crroded
o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise
rear gearbox mounting badly worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise
rear gearbox mounting badly worn
rear wheel arches poor
under body very heavily crroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D278 XJX is a 1987 Jaguar Xj in Gold with a 3,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 82,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D278 XJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D278 XJX registered?
D278 XJX is a 1987 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D278 XJX safe to buy?
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